Aqua Fitness Instructor

YMCA of the East Bay; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the East Bay in Berkeley seeks a Water Fitness Instructor to lead safe, engaging aqua workouts for groups and individuals. You will deliver high‑quality instruction, promote health and wellness, and support members' fitness goals in a welcoming environment.

This role requires CPR/AED and First Aid certification, ability to design programs, and strong communication with staff and members. YMCA certifications must be completed within 60 days of hire, and you must be 18+.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to teach and design water fitness programs.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to relate to diverse people from all backgrounds.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging water fitness instruction to members in group or individual settings.
• Assist in water fitness program design and safety training.
• Greet members and provide high-quality member service.
• Maintain high standards of communication with supervisor, members, staff and volunteers.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of pool area.
• Record information as needed.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Maintain Standards of Conduct as per Employee Handbook.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Water fitness instruction

Safety training

Member service

Communication

Emergency response

Education

CPR/First Aid certifications

YMCA program certifications (within 60 days)

Job description

Description

We are seeking energetic, outgoing team players to provide expert fitness instruction and personal attention to members in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. Our awesome fitness staff works with a diverse population every day to promote health and wellness and support the fitness goals of all our members.

POSITION SUMMARY:

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Water Fitness Instructor will conduct safe and engaging water fitness programs to groups and individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide highly engaging water fitness instruction to members in group workouts or individual settings.
• Assists in water fitness program design and safety training.
• Engage by greeting members and providing high-quality member service.
• Maintain high standards of communication with supervisor, members, staff and volunteers.
• Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of all facility and equipment in the pool area.
• Responsible for recording information as needed.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Maintain Standards of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend all department staff meetings and trainings specified by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physically perform all skills required of an Aqua Fitness Instructor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise aqua activities
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies
• Ability to project, communicate and queue effectively

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, such as Red Cross and American Heart Association
• Ability to teach and design programs using free weights, variable resistance, flexibility exercise and cardiovascular equipment
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications must be accomplished within 60 days of hire
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse people from all social and economic segments of the community
• At least 18 years of age

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